Littoral Augeron (2193)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Littoral Augeron
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.3667, Longitude: -0.1500
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 232.15463
Protected area coverage (%): 90.39
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of open sea, mudflats, sandy beaches and cliffs.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds on passage and in winter, on a regular basis.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 48 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 48 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Marine pollution from oil tankers (`Other' threat, above), industry and ports, and also fishing and recreation are major threats.